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August 2001 Meeting

The August meeting of the Philadelphia Chapter was held
in conjunction with the annual meeting of the national organization of
the Lewis & Clark Trail Heritage Foundation which was held in Pierre,
South Dakota from August 5-8, 2001.

2. Treasurer's Report. As of April 30, 2001, we had $2698.70
in the general fund.

3. Old Business.

A. Hotel update - Nancy Davis reported that there was nothing
new. More information will be forthcoming in the October meeting.

B. Historic markers - Tom Davis reported that the Pa. Historical
and Museum Commission disapproved our application for a marker at the
Academy of Natural Science due to wording which might be construed as
an advertisement. Working on rewording. Robert Weible from the commission
feels we should work on more than one sign for 2003. Frank Muhly reported
that John Iskrant is heading up an effort to work with Pittsburgh and
rest of the state. We need partners to help defray the cost of the signs.

C. 2003 meeting. Tom Davis reported on the possibilities
of displaying the L&C portraits at the ANS or the Pa. Academy of Fine
Arts. He believes by Labor Day this will be worked out. Dry runs have
been made concerning the visiting of the proposed sites. Also, a call
for papers has gone out.

D. Cutright reprints are available at vendor's table. We
are looking into marketing them at Valley Forge and other sites. Also
internet sales. Question as to how sales over the net would be handled.
Materials have been given to Congressional liaisons who were at the national
meeting

E. Eastern legacy map - Frank reported that we were expecting
a check from the foundation. There are 32 chapters each getting 50 copies.
The Ohio River chapter ordered 10,000 copies and the Philadelphia chapter
20,000 copies. Nancy mentioned that the Congressional liaison was extremely
ecstatic about the map and suggested that we should get our sites officially
certified. They raised questions of any work being done at Elizabeth for
2003.

Frank reported that Dick Williams said Congress decreed
the 11 states who are now part of the trail in 1978. Site certification
is important to get Eastern trail Congressionally approved.

Frank reported that the National Guard is going to become
involved in the bicentennial, including the Pa. National Guard. Tom asks
that we contact our representatives to press Congress to act on Lewis
and Clark.

E. Philadelphia video - Writer, director and producer has
been chosen. Funds must be raised.

F. Harpers Ferry - It was reported that a good number of
our members visited in April. Dave Flocks of NPS explained the proposed
site for L&C exhibits, including a replica of the iron boat.

G. Charlottesville excursion on October 5, 6 and 7. A block
of rooms at the Comfort Inn will be held until Sept. 1 at a cost of $72
per night. Rose has an itinerary for those interested in going.

H. Vendor's table at Pierre has been very busy. Much interest
in advance registration for the 2003 meeting is being shown. Nancy wants
reservation information in WPO.

4. New Business

A. Speakers stipend. We will be paying $75-100 plus lunch
and mileage for speakers.

B. Signature events. There are still openings for a signature
event, which begin in Monticello in January, 2003. Discussion followed.
Next meeting is Saturday, October 13, 2001 at Strawbridges.

Elections to be held. If interested in a position, contact
John Iskrant.